irritable

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And these foods are linked to a range of chronic health issues, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, certain types of cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and even early death.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Selina had been so concerned about her daughter she asked for a blood test; doctors thought she must have irritable bowel syndrome.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Children of mothers with untreated depression had a higher risk of developing digestive conditions, including nausea and vomiting, functional constipation, colic, and irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

AbbVie cut the list price of Linzess, a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, by about 50%, to $282 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The only person who didn’t seem to like the good news or the bad news was Principal McCoy, who only became more short-tempered and irritable after Celia was gone.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia